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Rufus stopped in San Francisco as a part of its “Solace” world tour making a point to acknowledge that it had been the biggest show so far. The Australian-bred band played to hundreds as if it were playing to only a few.Read More…

On Friday, the band played the Great American Music Hall, a former bordello in the Tenderloin. Surrounded by baroque balconies and marbled colonnades, the band leaned into, sweated on and whipped a diverse crowd into a frenzy while still maintaining an aloof reserve.Read More…

While streaming BROCKHAMPTON’s albums through headphones emphasizes the eclectic nature of its music, this show highlighted the curated but spontaneous individuality of the group. From their rap styles to their dance moves, each member was easily identifiable for their own artistry.Read More…

The young singer very appropriately did a cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind,” getting in touch with the old-soul blues genre he is inspired by. Gripping his belt buckle and belting the gripping lyrics, van den Broek brought a modern howl to the 1968 jazz classic.Read More…

Many great Goo Goo Dolls hits were played, including “Better Days,” “Sympathy” and “Come To Me.” The lead singer made an active effort to personalize this part of the concert, even talking about his wife, who inspired a lot of his songs.Read More…

The highlight of the show was the performance of “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You),” which Higgenson said is the “quintessential Plain White T’s song.” For the first time throughout the entire night, it was obvious that this band is better than its newest album.Read More…

On Oct. 31, music from hip-hop heavyweights like Drake and Run The Jewels was relegated to background music for 88rising’s final stop on the “88 Degrees and Rising” tour. Focused on but not limited to representing Asian and Asian American artists, the part-media company, part-record label set out on tour in September.Read More…

Last Thursday, on the stage of The Masonic, Sivan seemed at home in the rainbow limelight. Running a hand through his shock of pale hair and shrugging off a loose, gray suit jacket to reveal skintight fitness wear, Sivan paused his set to say, “This is the gay one,” before performing “HEAVEN.”Read More…

Mitski’s show Saturday night at The Warfield in San Francisco was a perfect reflection of her musical ethos — her unabashed refusal to hide her personality while performing made for an intimate yet distant experience that mesmerized her die-hard audience.Read More…

Despite FIDLAR’s musical intensity, the band members were lighthearted and friendly when interacting with the crowd. A particularly spiteful song called “Leave Me Alone” ended with Schwartzel leaning into his mic and saying, “Thank you!” in a chirpy falsetto.Read More…